Global Medical Network Leader, Ophthalmology

3M HEALTHCARE; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche seeks a Global Medical Network Leader in Ophthalmology to bridge affiliates with the global team and execute medical strategies. You will catalyze engagement activities, advise on lifecycle planning, and ensure access for patients while aligning global objectives with local healthcare needs.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or PhD/PharmD/MSc with 5+ years in Medical Affairs, strong strategic influence, and willingness to travel.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced scientific background with Ophthalmology knowledge.
• 5+ years in pharma/medical affairs with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven ability to influence matrixed organizations and senior stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Represent affiliate voice within Ophthalmology DA to influence global teams.
• Architect and catalyze medical strategy and engagement activities end-to-end.
• Advise on lifecycle planning, HCP/patient journeys, and access.
• Support launch readiness for internal medical and commercial teams.
• Maintain end-to-end portfolio view, balancing pipeline and commercialization.

Kenntnisse

Strategic influence

Cross-cultural collaboration

Global medical affairs

Leadership

Ausbildung

Medical Degree (MD)

PhD/PharmD/MSc in science

Jobbeschreibung

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche, we believe that bringing together local insights and global strategy is the key to delivering life‑changing innovations to patients. Our Medical Affairs team thrives on collaboration, acting as the vital link between our global vision and the real‑world impact within our country organizations (affiliates). We are dedicated to co‑creating strategies that are not only scientifically rigorous but also deeply rooted in the needs of the healthcare systems we serve.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Medical Affairs professional who is passionate about bridging our affiliates with the global team as a Global Medical Network Leader (GMNL) in Ophthalmology. In this strategic role, you will catalyze the execution of medical strategies and ensure a strong affiliate voice in our global decision‑making.

In this position, you will:

• Represent the affiliate voice within the Ophthalmology Disease Area (DA) to influence global teams and enable local medical teams to execute integrated strategies efficiently.
• Act as a strategic medical partner to architect, catalyze, and provide hands‑on support for medical strategy and engagement activities in an end‑to‑end fashion.
• Advise on strategic planning across the DA lifecycle, focusing on improving HCP and patient journeys and maximizing eligible patient access.
• Support launch readiness for internal medical and commercial teams to ensure a seamless transition from pipeline to market.
• Maintain an E2E view of the portfolio, covering pipeline acceleration and commercialization based on DA prioritization.
• Collaborate across the matrix by troubleshooting challenges and aligning global objectives with local healthcare system needs.
• Foster excellence by getting certified on relevant Roche platforms and developing support or training documentation to empower the affiliate network.

Who You Are

You are a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape and a proven track record of influencing complex, matrixed organizations. You possess the scientific rigor and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to drive medical excellence on a global scale.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Advanced Scientific Background: A Medical Degree (MD) or a PhD/PharmD/MSc in science, combined with deep scientific knowledge of Ophthalmology.
• Extensive Medical Affairs Experience: At least 5 years in the pharma industry, including mandatory experience in regional or country medical leadership roles.
• Strategic Influence: Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate, coach, and partner successfully across diverse cultures.
• Business Acumen: A solid understanding of the drug development process, regulatory requirements, and medical/healthcare compliance.
• Global Fluency: Proficiency in written and verbal English; fluency in additional languages and a willingness to travel are preferred.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.